Hopewell Valley Vineyards Weddings Photos • Cesalie + Sam

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Hopewell Valley Vineyards is the perfect place for a wedding of a couple that loves wine…and for Cesalie and Sam, who love to hit up vineyards on the weekends and enjoy time together, it was absolute perfection. (Happy to say I got to the know them better and better after our initial meetup over cupcakes and coffee, then again at their Lincoln Center engagement session, and of course subsequent pre-wedding meetings!)

My very good friend Cassi was helping me photograph their wedding and we were giddy the whole drive to Pennington, New Jersey, where the wedding was held. We weren’t just excited for the dreamy location but for all the details I knew Cesalie, especially, had worked so hard on. There were so many DIY projects and I was in awe of her artistic abilities!

When she showed me the invitation, an amazing way to set the tone for their day, I practically jumped for joy. If that doesn’t get you excited for an awesome wedding…well, maybe the wine would? 😉

Mint green bridesmaids dresses and BHLDN wedding gown for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Mint green bridesmaids dresses and Kate Spade bow earrings for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.Cesalie’s bridemaids wore Ann Taylor mint and she gifted them amazing Kate Spade bow earrings. They’re so sweet! Cesalie opted for a gown from BHLDN and finished off her look with incredible jewelry and headband (also from BHLDN), wedge shoes (such a great idea for weddings on grass or gravel as theirs was, for most of the day) and a beautiful bouquet…that she made!Mint green bridesmaids dresses and BHLDN wedding gown for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Burlap details for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. How amazing is that ring box? You can’t get more custom than that, people! I wasn’t surprised to learn the talent ran in the family: Chloe, Maid of Honor and Cesalie’s sister, crafted it.BHLDN necklace for the bride, by Justin + Taylor, for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Mint green bridesmaids dresses and BHLDN wedding gown for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. TOMS and Cole Haan wedges for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. The groom prepares in his J. Crew suit for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. The groom prepares in his J. Crew suit and custom "cold feet" groom's socks for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.Cesalie surprised Sam with a few gifts on their wedding day! She bought him custom collar stays and “Cold Feet” socks from Etsy.The groom prepares in his J. Crew suit for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.Sam’s looking mighty fine in his grey J. Crew suit and shoes! The groom prepares in his J. Crew suit for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Mint green bridesmaids dresses and BHLDN wedding gown for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Mint green bridesmaids dresses and BHLDN wedding gown for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.We didn’t know how long the rain would hold up so we took every opportunity to take photos with amazing scenery outdoors while we could. There was a flower field across the road from the hotel I saw and instantly had my eyes light up! Obviously we stopped there. 🙂 After a few photos we headed about 10 minutes away to the winery, for Sam and Cesalie’s first look.

Whew, the rain held up! Into the vineyard grape vines we went…First look photos for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. First look: bride in BHLDN, A Va Et Vien, and groom in J. Crew for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Bride in BHLDN, A Va Et Vien, and groom in J. Crew for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hydrangea bouquets and mint dresses for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Bride in BHLDN, A Va Et Vien, and groom in J. Crew for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hydrangea bouquets and mint dresses for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hydrangea bouquets and mint dresses for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Groom in J. Crew with his groomsmen for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hydrangea bouquets and mint dresses for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hydrangea bouquets and mint dresses for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Bride in BHLDN, A Va Et Vien, and groom in J. Crew for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hydrangea bouquets and mint dresses for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Bride in BHLDN, A Va Et Vien, and groom in J. Crew for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Bride in BHLDN, A Va Et Vien, and groom in J. Crew for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.Sigh. Such sweet, vibrant, photos. And I have to thank mother nature for not only having the rain hold up the entire time we took wedding party photos but for the INCREDIBLE cloudy sky and overcast – a photographer’s dream.Bride in BHLDN, A Va Et Vien, and groom in J. Crew for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Grape vine ring photo for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.If you haven’t met my work yet, I LOVE ring photos! (Really, any detail photos.) I couldn’t let the day escape without photos of their rose and satin finish yellow gold wedding bands atop a bunch of grapes on the vine. Bride in BHLDN, A Va Et Vien, and groom in J. Crew for a summer vineyard wedding at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Ceremony programs and sign at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Ceremony wine tradition at a Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.During their ceremony (which their friend Mahats officiated and, may I add, he was great) they had a little wine tradition goin’ on. They put a bottle of wine in this super-cool box for their first anniversary and both their parents helped package vino for their third and fifth anniversaries. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding ceremony. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding centerpieces. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding guest book. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.Their guest book had cards you could fill out and place in one of these envelopes and finish with a gold heart sticker seal. Of course I filled one out – and attempted to be funny. My usual. 🙂 Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding cork monograms. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding details. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.Their details were plentiful. I loved their blush pink champagne flutes, the burlap roses by the escort cards in corks, the chalkboard wine bottles, and their cork monogram letters. Cesalie even made their adorable cake topper, people painted onto champagne corks, and custom forks and cake cutter from Etsy. Seriously, no detail was left unattended too. It was great!Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding details. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding champagne cork cake topper and custom forks and cake cutter. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding details - bride and groom heart slate signs. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding details. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding card box. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding sunset. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.As the sun set above the vineyard (and heightened the already astounding colors in the sky that day) it was time to get dowwwwnnnn on the dance floor! Something Cesalie mentioned she was most looking forward to on their day (and that, of course, Sam’s her favorite dance partner)!Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. mikkelpaige-hopewell_valley_vineyards-wedding_photos-cesalie_sam_0056 Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding family serenade. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.Cesalie’s father gave a touching speech and showed everyone a photo he carries around of when she was a baby. Isn’t it sweet?

The talent in their families is never ending. Sam’s father and brother surprised everyone with a song dedicated to the newlyweds.

Hey, if you’re going to take some group photos…do it on a copper cow on property.Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding champagne cork cake topper and custom forks and cake cutter. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding custom engraved forks. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.I think it’s fairly evident everyone was having an amazing time and the DJ was playing some awesome tunes. But I think the guests having the best time, perhaps, were these 2 cute boys…I mean, they stole the show! I don’t want to take the spotlight off the bride and groom but they were really tearing it up!!!Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography. Hopewell Valley Vineyards wedding. Photos by New Jersey wedding photographer, Mikkel Paige Photography.All in all, a FABULOUS day. The weather cooperated with just a few showers now and then, the details came together beautifully, wine was definitely consumed (mmmm), and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and most importantly enjoyed celebrating the bride and groom.

Congratulations Cesalie and Sam! I’m so happy I could be there to capture your day, add some laughter and smiles, and just get to know two stunning people inside and out. I think I’ll cheers to you every year on August 31st with a glass of excellent wine.

Venue: Hopewell Valley Vineyard / Wedding dress: A Va Et Vien from BHLDN / Bridesmaids dresses: Ann Taylor / Bride’s earrings: Debra Moreland, BHLDN / Bride’s necklace and headband: Justin & Taylor, BHLDN / Bride and bridesmaids tumblers: Alisha’s Designs, Etsy / Groom’s suit: J. Crew / Groom’s socks: Groom Socks, Etsy / Personalized collar stays and tie clip: Abella Gifts / Caterer and Cake: Chez Alice / Cake topper: DIY by the bride on champagne corks / Personalized cake server and forks: Jessica N Designs, Etsy / Bride’s engagement ring and wedding band designers: Single Stone / All rings purchased from Greenwich Jewelers / Rentals: Brillman’s Rental Barn / Burlap decorations: House of Burlap / Guest book heart stickers and program bakers twine: Knot & Bow, Etsy / Officiant: Natanael “Mahats” Miller, friend of the bride and groom / DJ: 74 Events / Bridesmaids Earrings: Kate Spade

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What a spectacular wedding. Mikkel, you did a great job of capturing this event. I got to be there all over again.

So glad you love it and you were able to relive it from the photos. That makes me so happy to hear!

LOVE IT!!! Great job Mikkel! Loved working with you at this gorgeous wedding! Your photos are beautiful! 🙂

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